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MedCareers Ref. 493108 GROWING HEALTHY FUTURES WITH COMPASSION, EQUITY, AND RESPECT This is a development opportunity being offered as a Senior Medical Practitioner Year 1-9. Level and increment will be determined by the successful applicants skills, knowledge and ability in the role. It is a permanent sessional appointment at 10 sessions / 40 hours per fortnight (0.5FTE). Position Profile An exciting and rare opportunity is available for a Specialist Palliative Care Consultant to join the Paediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Service for Western Australia based at Perth Childrens Hospital. The service is expanding to include a stateoftheart, 7bed Childrens Hospice that will be the first of its kind in Western Australia, providing specialised palliative care for children living with lifelimiting conditions aged from birth to 18 years. In This Role, You Will Provide senior clinical leadership and expertise in paediatric palliative care across hospital, outpatient, outreach and hospice settings, including supervision of junior medical staff. Lead the development, implementation and evaluation of paediatric palliative care services locally and statewide, contributing to clinical governance, quality improvement and research initiatives. Collaborate and liaise with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders, including community services, government and nongovernment organisations, to ensure coordinated, patientcentred care. Support education, training and professional development, including teaching health professionals, engaging in research and maintaining ongoing specialist registration and peer review participation. If you are passionate about paediatric palliative care and leading a team to make a profound difference in the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply. Eligibility to Apply Austal citizenship or permanent residency is an essential requirement for applicants to be considered for permanent positions in the public sector. Fixedterm and/or casual contracts may be held by individuals on visas that allow working rights within Australia. Application Instructions Applicants are requested to apply online. Applicants must have a current, valid email address. The application must be submitted via MedCareers Reference Number 493108. Requirements Your ability to meet the workrelated requirements will be assessed throughout the recruitment process. For your written application please provide the following: A statement addressing the selection criteria (essential and desirable) of no more than 3 pages. A current resume that summarises your experience and how you can meet the position requirements. These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation. This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information refer to the WWC website: Selection Criteria Please see the attached Job Description Form. For Further Job Related Information We encourage you to contact Dr Lisa Cuddeford, Head of Paediatric Palliative Care and Hospice Service via [email protected]. About Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) CAHS is Western Australias primary provider of paediatric healthcare, exclusively dedicated to infants, children and young people. It comprises Perth Childrens Hospital (PCH), Neonatology, Community Health and Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). CAHS operates with over 5,500 employees across PCH, King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) and more than 160 community clinics in the metropolitan area. CAHS Values CAHS is committed to a workplace culture driven by Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability. During the selection process you may be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position in accordance with these values. Other Conditions WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicants integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Inclusivity and Diversity Statement CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation or family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce. In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply. Technical Process & Contact If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 134477 for immediate assistance during business hours. For assistance with adjustments needed to accommodate disability and confidential enquiries contact the CAHS Talent Acquisition Team on 0864560321 or email [email protected]. Application Deadline & Notes Any submissions on or after 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr